Applications deadline approaching for Clinical Entrepreneurs Programme

Launched in 2016, the Clinical Entrepreneurs Programme is managed by NHS England and Health Education England to support health professionals and help develop their entrepreneurial aspirations.

Led by Professor Tony Young, the National Clinical Lead for Innovation at NHS England, this programme will offer:

• mentoring and coaching
• commercially relevant opportunities including expert webinars and video content
• bespoke practical sessions on key commercial topics
• possible entrepreneurial placements and internships with industry, charities and public sector organisations
• lessons on setting up and running a small business, including how to attract investors, apply for funding, and more

IBMS members have previously taken part in this programme.

Bala Sirigireddy, Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust said:

“NHS England’s support to this program is one of the huge influencing factors for why I applied to take part. This program provides a platform and ecosystem to try out some brilliant ideas which could have a massive positive impact on patients. This is also a fantastic opportunity to network & learn from like-minded entrepreneurs & industry experts.

Uthman Adesina, Advanced Specialist Biomedical Scientist at NHS Blood and Transplant in Tooting Laboratory said:

“It is a real honour and privilege to have been selected as part of the first group of scientists accepted on to the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. I’m confident that the programme will provide me with the platform to meet, share my ideas, experiences, and compare practices with highly skilled and talented individuals for the benefit of the NHS. This will be an invaluable learning experience in my career development.”

How to apply

Applications are due by 31 March. To apply, see the NHS England website. Your application must include a CV, two references focussing on your entrepreneurial activity, and a one minute video showing your ‘elevator pitch’ for your clinical innovation.

For any queries, please contact the Innovation Team.